Electrodes with HF-cable are part of a resectoscope system for endoscopic diagnosis and treatment in urological applications: Cutting, ablation, resection, vaporization and coagulation with HF current. Electrodes with HF-cable are part of a resectoscope system for endoscopic diagnosis and treatment in gynecological applications. The general indications include transcervical resection, vaporization, ablation, cutting and coagulation of tissue in the uterus in conductive irrigation fluid as part of a resectoscope system. Specific indications: - transcervical diagnosis and treatment (resection, vaporization, ablation, biopsy, cutting and coagulation) of intrauterine myomas, intrauterine polyps, synechias and endometrium (TCRis) - lysis of intrauterine septa - endometrial ablation
Device Story
Resection electrodes with HF cable are single-use endoscopic accessories used in urological and gynecological procedures. The device consists of an active tip (loops, bands, rollers, needles, or buttons), PTFE color-coded identification, insulator, guiding tube, and shaft. It connects to an electrosurgical generator via an included HF cable. During surgery, the physician uses the resectoscope system to deliver HF current to the target tissue for cutting, ablation, resection, vaporization, or coagulation in conductive irrigation fluid. The device is operated by a physician in a clinical setting. The output is the physical effect of the electrosurgical current on tissue, which the physician observes directly through the resectoscope to guide treatment. This allows for minimally invasive removal or treatment of intrauterine or urological pathologies, benefiting the patient by reducing the need for open surgery.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing, including electrical safety (AAMI/ANSI ES 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-2, IEC 60601-2-18), sterilization validation (ISO 11135), and package integrity (ISO 11607-1).
Technological Characteristics
Active tip (loops, bands, rollers, needles, buttons), PTFE insulation, guiding tube, and shaft. HF cable with lantern plugs. 24 Fr shaft diameter; 261.8-336.7mm length. Compatible with 12°-30° telescopes. Sterilized via EtO (ISO 11135).
Indications for Use
Indicated for urological and gynecological endoscopic diagnosis and treatment, including cutting, ablation, resection, vaporization, and coagulation of tissue using HF current. Gynecological use includes transcervical treatment of intrauterine myomas, polyps, synechias, endometrium, lysis of intrauterine septa, and endometrial ablation.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An endoscopic electrosurgical unit and accessories is a device used to perform electrosurgical procedures through an endoscope. This generic type of device includes the electrosurgical generator, patient plate, electric biopsy forceps, electrode, flexible snare, electrosurgical alarm system, electrosurgical power supply unit, electrical clamp, self-opening rigid snare, flexible suction coagulator electrode, patient return wristlet, contact jelly, adaptor to the cord for transurethral surgical instruments, the electric cord for transurethral surgical instruments, and the transurethral desiccator.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
September 28, 2017
Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH % Dolan Mills Sr. Specialist, Regulatory Affairs Gyrus ACMI. Inc. 136 Turnpike Road Southborough, MA 01772
Re: K171965
> Trade/Device Name: Resection Electrodes with HF cable (WA22702S, WA22703S, WA22706S, WA22707S, WA22721S, WA22723S, WA22732S, WA22751S, WA22755S, WA22760S, WA22737S, WA22738S, WA22739S, WA22766S, WA22740S, WA22741S, WA22742S, WA22743S, WA22744S, WA22705S, WA22602S, WA22603S, WA22606S, WA22607S, WA22621S, WA22623S, WA22632S, WA22651S, WA22655S, WA22657S, WA22637S, WA22638S, WA22639S, WA22666S, WA22640S, WA22641S, WA22642S, WA22643S, WA22644S, WA22605S, WA47705S, WA47706S, WA47707S, WA47721S, WA47723S, WA47732S, WA47737S, WA47738S, WA47739S, WA47751S, WA47755S, WA47760S, WA47766S, WA47740S, WA47741S, WA47742S, WA47743S, WA47744S) Regulation Number: 21 CFR§ 876.4300 Regulation Name: Endoscopic Electrosurgical Unit and Accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FAS, FJL, HIH Dated: June 29, 2017
Dear Dolan Mills:
Received: June 30, 2017
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food. Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
#### K171965
#### Device Name
Resection Electrodes with HF cable (WA22703S, WA22706S, WA22701S, WA2272SS, WA22732S, WA22732S, WA22751S, WA22751S, WA22760S, WA22737S, WA22739S, WA22766S, WA22740S, WA22741S, WA22742S, WA22743S, WA22744S, WA22705S, WA22602S, WA22603S, WA22606S, WA22621S, WA22621S, WA22635, WA22651S, WA22655S, WA22657S, WA22637S, WA22638S, WA22639S, WA22666S, WA22640S, WA22641S, WA22642S, WA22644S, WA22605S)
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Electrodes with HF-cable are part of a resectoscope system for endoscopic diagnosis and treatment in urological applications: Cutting, ablation, resection, vaporization and coagulation with HF current.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
_ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
#### K171965 Device Name Resection Electrodes with HF cable (WA47705S, WA47707S, WA47721S, WA47723S, WA47732S, WA47737S, WA47738S, WA47739S, WA47751S, WA47755S, WA47760S, WA47740S, WA47740S, WA47741S, WA4742S,
WA47743S, WA47744S)
Indications for Use (Describe)
Electrodes with HF-cable are part of a resectoscope system for endoscopic diagnosis and treatment in gynecological applications.
The general indications include transcervical resection, vaporization, cutting and coagulation of tissue in the uterus in conductive irrigation fluid as part of a resectoscope system.
Specific indications:
- transcervical diagnosis and treatment (resection, vaporization, biopsy, cutting and coagulation) of intrauterine myomas, intrauterine polyps, synechias and endometrium (TCRis)
- lysis of intrauterine septa
- endometrial ablation
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# K171965
# 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness September 22, 2017
## 1. General Information
| Manufacturer: | Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH<br>Kuehnstr. 61<br>22045 Hamburg<br>Germany<br>Establishment Registration Number: 9610773 |
|----------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Official Correspondent: | Dolan Mills<br>Sr. Specialist, Regulatory Affairs<br>Gyrus ACMI, Inc.<br>136 Turnpike Rd.<br>Southborough, MA 01772-2104<br>Phone: 901.373.0236<br>Fax: 901.373-0220<br>Email: dolan.mills@olympus-osta.com |
| Establishment<br>Registration No | 3003790304 |
## 2. Device Identification
| Common Name: | - Electrode, Electrosurgical, active, urological |
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| Regulation Number: | 876.4300 |
| Classification | - Endoscopic electrosurgical unit and accessories |
| Device Class: | II |
| Product Code: | FAS / HIH / FJL |
| Review Panel: | Gastroenterology / Urology / Obstetrics / Gynecology |
| Proprietary/Trade Name: | Resection Electrodes with HF cable |
Model numbers:
WA22702S, WA22703S, WA22705S, WA22706S, WA22707S, WA22721S, WA22723S, WA22732S, WA22737S, WA22738S, WA22739S, WA22751S, WA22755S, WA22760S, WA22602S, WA22603S, WA22605S, WA22606S, WA22607S, WA22621S, WA22623S, WA22632S, WA22637S, WA22638S,
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WA22639S, WA22651S, WA22655S, WA22657S, WA22766S, WA22740S, WA22741S, WA22742S, WA22743S, WA22744S, WA22666S, WA22640S, WA22641S, WA22642S, WA22643S, WA22644S
WA47705S, WA47706S, WA47707S, WA47721S, WA47723S, WA47732S, WA47737S, WA47738S, WA47739S, WA47751S, WA47755S, WA47760S, WA47766S, WA47740S, WA47741S, WA47742S, WA47743S, WA47744S
### 3. Predicate Devices
The predicate device was chosen from the following predicate 510(k):
| 510(k)<br>No. | Name | Predicate Model No. | Product code /<br>Reg No. |
|---------------|----------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|
| K152092 | Resection Electrodes | WA22302S, WA22503S,<br>WA22306S, WA22507S,<br>WA22521S, WA22523S,<br>WA22332S, WA22351S,<br>WA22355S, WA22557S,<br>WA22537S, WA22538S,<br>WA22539S, WA22566S,<br>WA22540S, WA22541S,<br>WA22542S, WA22543S,<br>WA22544S, WA22305S | FAS / 876.4300<br>FJL / 876.1500<br>HIH / 884.1690 |
These predicates have not been subject to a design-related recall.
No reference devices were used in this submission.
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The Olympus Resection Electrodes with HF cable that are subject to this submission are for application in saline. Depending on the characteristics of electrical current. which is provided by the electrosurgical generator, electrosurgery can be used for coagulation, vaporization and cutting.
The subject HF-Resection Electrodes consist of an active tip, PTFE color code identification, an insulator between the electrode and electrode tube, a guiding tube, telescope clip and arm (shaft). The accompanying HF cables consist of two lantern plugs on the instrument side and one generator plug on the generator side.
The design and dimensions of the electrodes vary to accommodate various procedural conditions. The active tips of the various electrodes may consist of loops, bands, rollers, needles or buttons. The electrodes have a shaft diameter of 24 Fr. range in length from 261.8-336.7mm, and range in compatibility with telescopes with a direction of view of 12° - 30°. The design of the HF cable plugs vary depending on which electrosurgical generator they are compatible with.
All subject Resection Electrodes are single-use electrodes and are delivered sterile. All subject Resection Electrodes are provided with a single-use, sterile cable to connect the electrode to the generator.
### 5. Indications for Use
#### Resection Electrodes with HF cable for use in Urology
Article no. : WA22702S. WA22703S. WA22705S. WA22706S. WA22707S. WA22721S, WA22723S, WA22732S, WA22737S, WA22738S, WA22739S, WA22751S, WA22755S, WA22760S, WA22602S, WA22603S, WA22605S, WA22606S, WA22607S, WA22621S, WA22623S, WA22632S, WA22637S, WA22638S, WA22639S, WA22651S, WA22655S, WA22657S, WA22766S, WA22740S, WA22741S, WA22742S, WA22743S, WA22744S, WA22666S, WA22640S, WA22641S, WA22642S, WA22643S, WA22644S
Electrodes with HF-cable are part of a resectoscope system for endoscopic diagnosis and treatment in urological applications: Cutting, ablation, resection, vaporization and coagulation with HF current.
#### Resection Electrodes with HF cable for use in Gynecology
Article no. : WA47705S, WA47706S, WA47707S, WA47721S, WA47723S, WA47732S, WA47737S, WA47738S, WA47739S, WA47751S, WA47755S, WA47760S, WA47766S, WA47740S, WA47741S, WA47742S, WA47743S, WA47744S
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Electrodes with HF-cable are part of a resectoscope system for endoscopic diagnosis and treatment in gynecological applications.
The general indications include transcervical resection, vaporization, ablation, cutting and coagulation of tissue in the uterus in conductive irrigation fluid as part of a resectoscope system.
# Specific indications:
- transcervical diagnosis and treatment (resection, vaporization, ablation, biopsy, cutting and coagulation) of intrauterine myomas, intrauterine polyps, synechias and endometrium (TCRis)
- lysis of intrauterine septa -
- endometrial ablation -
Although the subject and predicate devices have different indications for use statements, the intended use is the same. The subject device is indicated for gynecologic applications while the predicate device is indicated for urological indications. However, when the decision-making criteria specified in the FDA guidance document, "General/Specific Intended Use," (issued November 4, 1998) are applied, the subject device indications are determined to fall within the scope of the intended use of the predicate device. The specific gynecology indications of the subject device do not represent a different intended use since there is an extensive knowledge base regarding the use of bipolar electrosurgery for gynecological applications, including the disease states listed in the specific gynecologic indications. Therefore, the intended use comparison supports substantial equivalence.
# 6. Comparison of Technological characteristics
At a high level. the subject and predicate devices are based on the same technological principle with the same elements:
- I Resection electrodes consisting of an active (distal) tip, PTFE color code identification at the distal and proximal ends, an insulator between the electrode and electrode tube, a stabilizing (guiding) tube, and arm (shaft)
- . HF cables consisting of two lantern plugs on the instrument side and one generator plug on the generator side
- I Used in combination with a resectoscope system
- 트 Like the predicate electrodes, the subject device resection electrode series features loops, bands, needles, rollers, and a button as active tip shapes
- . Resection electrodes utilizing ablation or for resection in saline (dependent on model)
- I Respectively identical or similar outer dimensions
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- Design changes of the electrodes and cables are minor and do not negatively impact safety or effectiveness of the subject devices
- I The same or similar materials in patient contact are used in predicate and subject device and have all been successfully tested for biocompatibility.
As stated above, the subject and predicate devices have similar design characteristics and performance specifications, with the exception of the addition of the HF cables. These minor differences, however, do not raise different questions of safety or effectiveness. As demonstrated in the non-clinical testing (e.g., electrical safety, sterilization validation, and package integrity), the different technological characteristics do not affect the safety and effectiveness of the subject devices.
## 7. Performance Data
The subject device electrodes, including all patient-contacting materials, are identical in design and manufacturing to the predicate device (K152092). Therefore, the current submission relies on performance testing previously reviewed and deemed acceptable in K152092.
### 8. Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Electrical Safety was tested according to
| AAMI/ANSI ES 60601-<br>1:2005 + A1:2012, C1:2009<br>and A2:2010 | Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1.1 General<br>requirements for safety and essential performance. |
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| AAMI/ANSI/IEC 60601-2-2<br>2009 | Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 2-2: Particular<br>Requirements for the Basic Safety And Essential<br>Performance of High Frequency Surgical Equipment<br>and High Frequency Surgical Accessories |
| IEC 60601-2-18:2009 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-18: Medical<br>Electrical Equipment - Part 2-18: Particular<br>requirements for the basic safety and essential<br>performance of endoscopic equipment. |
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing according to IEC 60601-1-2 and IEC 60601-2-2 is not applicable to the Resection Electrodes. They do not contain any electrical components that can be influenced by electromagnetic emission as well as electrostatic discharge. From an electromagnetic compatibility point of view, it is a metal bar that cannot be influenced at any time.
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## 9. Sterilization and Shelf Life
Sterilization is performed according to ISO 11135 and packaging conforms with AAMI ANSI ISO 11607-1:2006. The EtO sterilization cycle has been validated.
A sterility assurance level (SAL) of 106 was reached during validation and will be used for routine sterilization in compliance with regulations in force for sterile medical devices.
The EtO residuals are within the limits after tunnel degassing time.
Shelf Life testing, including package integrity testing in accordance with ISO 11607-1:2006, was conducted to support a shelf life of 3 years for the resection electrodes.
### 10. Conclusion
The performance data support the safety and effectiveness of the subject device and demonstrate that the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
In conclusion, the Resection Electrodes with HF cable are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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